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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 3
AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep tumble in updated Baseball America Top 100 
It’s been a rough start for Atlanta’s top two prospects, and BA reflected that in their May rankings update One month of minor league baseball is in the books, and the good folks over at Baseball America rolled out an updated look at their top 100 prospects.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / LWOSports.com / May 2
Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon
The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 2
Two Top Braves Prospects Fall Slightly in Updated Prospect List
The Atlanta Braves have a farm system built on pitching. With all eight defensive positions under team control for multiple seasons, Atlanta’s wisely shifted their focus to pitcher acquisition.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1
Braves top position player prospect continues to rake on the farm
By most outlets, the Braves have a bottom tier farm system. They do have several pitchers worth getting excited about, headlined by AJ Smith-Shawver and
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 25
AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett
Prior to the season, everyone was concerned about who was going to be the Braves fifth starter. Well, that hasn’t turned out to be much of an issue with Reynaldo Lopez in the fold.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
A.J. Smith-Shawver bounces back in a big way for Gwinnett
With Spencer Strider out for the season, the Braves must use an all-hands-on-deck approach to replace him. Losing an ace this early in the season is one of the worst things that can happen to an organization with championship aspirations, but it also provides a golden opportunity for the younger arms.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 13
Why Braves should be able to take starting pitcher's major injury update in stride
Losing an ace such as Spencer Strider this early in the season would be a devastating blow for most teams. But most teams aren't the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 4
Braves seem to have unique plan for AJ Smith-Shawver
The first week of AAA baseball is coming to a close, and one name that has yet to appear is top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver. However, it appears there is a reason for that, and it’s not injury-related.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 29
AJ Smith-Shawver leads Stripers Opening Day roster
The Braves top prospect returns to Triple-A Minor League Baseball season is here, and the Gwinnett Stripers will be opening their season along with the Braves on Friday.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 16
AJ Smith-Shawver’s new pitch, Matt Olson swing tweaks and more
News and notes for the Braves and the rest of Major League Baseball. Despite being optioned to the minors earlier this week, AJ Smith-Shawver got the start Friday for the Atlanta Braves as they made the trip to Lakeland to face the Detroit Tigers.
MLB News / Talking Chop / March 15
AJ Smith-Shawver struggles as Braves fall to Tigers, 6-1
Atlanta’s lineup combines for four total hits in loss to Detroit AJ Smith-Shawver allowed five runs and the Atlanta Braves again failed to generate much offense in a 6-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 15
AJ Smith-Shawver Looks to Impress On the Road Against Tigers
The Atlanta Braves continue their slow march towards Opening Day. They're heading to Lakeland to take on the Tigers in a split-squad matchup - Detroit's
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 14
Four Braves prospect breakout candidates for the 2024 season
Here is a look at four prospects that you need to keep an eye on for the 2024 season. The Atlanta Braves farm system witnessed one of the biggest prospect breakouts in the game last season.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11
Braves option top prospect to Triple-A
The Braves announce that they’ve optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 11
AJ Smith-Shawver optioned to minor-league camp
And then there were two… The battle for the final spot in the rotation got a little more clear today, as the Braves announced that AJ Smith-Shawver has been optioned to minor-league camp, along with catcher Sebastian Rivero, leaving 39 players left in major-league camp.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 15
Rising stars for the Atlanta Braves
Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Braves in 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / January 27
Player Profile: AJ Smith-Shawver
AJ Smith-Shawver was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 20, 2002. He played high school baseball at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, TX.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / November 22
MLB.com names AJ Smith-Shawver as a leading 2024 Rookie of the Year candidate
Atlanta Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, a right-handed pitcher, has been named as Atlanta's leading Rookie of the Year candidate for 2024 and a player
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / October 29
Report: AJ Smith-Shawver is "all but untouchable" via trade
Confirming what we all pretty much knew, beat writer David O'Brien of The Athletic reported ($) late on Friday that prospect pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
MLB best bets, strikeout props for 9/28: It ain't over for these unders
A 2-1 mark in strikeout props Wednesday night helped us claw back to 4-5 on the week. We've still got two days to scratch out a profit for the final week, so YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three best K-props for Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 9
Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver set to face Nats in first start
Three months ago, 20-year-old right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was on the roster for the Class-A Rome Braves. On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves rookie will continue his meteoric rise through the organization when he makes his first major league start, facing the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series.
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